McAdoo has taken heat for a number of decisions he's made this season, but this decision raised the temperature to an extreme high, and once the news broke, a number of former players and teammates of Manning's stuck up for him while ripping the Giants organization.

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All you hear is how classy the NYG organization is and then they pull a move like this. Eli Manning helped win them two Super Bowls. It’s not like they’re playing for something this year. Let the man finish the season out and then do what you have to do. Show some respect

Wow so Eli Manning get benched. Is it me or is #BenMcAdoo running out of ppl to throw under the [🚌] Bus. He's like a student who didn't study for a test but keeps saying the teacher just doesn't like me. No Son you failed yourself. Str8 donkey #facts

Talked to one of Eli Manning’s former NFL coaches today. He told me the starting streak means the world to Manning, and that he feels answering the bell every week is the ultimate accomplishment in the NFL.

With the season already over for the Giants, there is no reason to put the all time greatest NY Giant quarterback through this. He has brought two Super Bowls to that organization. They can give him 5 meaningless games. https://t.co/mgZnRj7igO

Hours later and just more questions than answers. More anger really. Sounds like McAdoo & Reese trying to save their ass. You had time to fix things, It's called the Off-Season!! NOW YOU WANT TO EVALUATE!?